Gaining Ground

Gaining Ground is a podcast for men who are tired of drifting and ready to move forward.Hosted by father-and-son duo Drew and Landon Sherman, Gaining Ground calls men to take responsibility for their faith, their family, and their future. Each episode tackles real issues men face—leadership, discipline, identity, marriage, fatherhood, work, and spiritual growth—with biblical wisdom, honest conversation, and practical next steps.This isn’t a podcast about quick fixes or surface-level motivation. It’s about steady progress. Learning to lead yourself well. Building integrity when no one’s watching. Becoming the kind of man others can count on.If you feel stuck, stretched thin, or unsure how to grow without burning out—this podcast is for you. No hype. No fluff. Just truth, clarity, and a challenge to take the next step forward.New episodes release every other Monday.Take ground. Build what lasts.

Gaining Ground is a religion podcast hosted by father-and-son duo Drew and, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

father-and-son duo Drew and hosts Gaining Ground, a religion show with 17 episodes published.

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  Men's Mental Health Expert: Why Men Aren't Happy In 2026

  Jun 8, 202650 minS0

  <p>A lot of men look successful on the outside but feel stuck, angry, anxious, or empty on the inside. They have the job, the family, the goals, the discipline, and the image of strength, but still find themselves wondering why none of it seems to produce peace.</p><p>In this episode of Gaining Ground, Landon and Drew sit down with Trey Tucker, founder of Rugged Counseling, to talk about men’s mental health, identity, purpose, anxiety, emotional maturity, and what it actually looks like for men to get healthy without becoming soft, passive, or self-absorbed.</p><p>Trey br...

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  I went to PRISON…& got uncomfortable with GRACE! | ft. Jake Bodine, God Behind Bars

  May 25, 202649 minS0

  <p>Most people think prison is where freedom ends. But for MILLIONS of incarcerated men and women, prison became the place where they finally encountered the grace of God. In this episode of Gaining Ground, Landon and Drew sit down with Jake Bodine, Founder & CEO of God Behind Bars, to talk about prison ministry, grace, shame, redemption, and what it really means to follow Jesus. We talk about how going behind bars has stretched our theology and forced us to ask a hard question: how far does grace REALLY go? Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or you’re just...

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  Don't WASTE Your Life Chasing Success (It's NOT Worth It!)

  May 11, 202646 minS0

  <p>Success today does not guarantee fulfillment tomorrow. A lot of men are exhausted, constantly connected, and quietly running on empty. We live in an age of hustle culture, nonstop productivity, and always being available, but the truth is many men are burning out while chasing a version of success that still leaves them restless.</p><p>In this episode of Gaining Ground, we talk honestly about burnout, pressure, rhythm, and the pace of modern life. We unpack why so many men feel emotionally exhausted, spiritually drained, and constantly behind, even while accomplishing more than ever before. This conversation explores...

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  Dallas Cowboys Kicker Brandon Aubrey on Faith, Family, and the Pressure of the NFL

  Apr 27, 202646 minS0

  <p>Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey has one of the most unique stories in the NFL. From professional soccer to software engineering to becoming a three-time Pro Bowler for America’s Team, his path to football didn’t look like most players.</p><p><br></p><p>Fresh off a new contract extension with the Cowboys and right in the middle of the 2026 NFL Draft season, Brandon joins Gaining Ground to talk about faith, family, football, pressure, preparation, and what it takes to stay grounded in the middle of an NFL career.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation goes beyo...

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  What The Bible Says About Business | Mukwenda Kandole, Faithustle

  Apr 13, 202653 minS0

  <p>What does the Bible say about business? How should Christian entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals think about faith, work, stewardship, integrity, and success in the marketplace?</p><p>In this episode of Gaining Ground, Ps. Landon and Drew sit down with Mukwenda Kandole, founder of the Faithustle movement, for a practical conversation about building a business God’s way. This episode explores what it means to follow Jesus in the marketplace without separating faith from work, and why the real issue is often not your industry, but the posture of your heart.</p><p>We cover stewardship, generosity, integrity, hu...

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